AVASLP Abbreviated Business Meeting Highlights
AVASLP recently held an abbreviated business meeting covering various topics such as transitioning to a virtual platform, board of directors elections, progress updates, and past and upcoming conferences. The meeting also included recognition of outstanding achievements through awards. Important announcements surrounding future correspondences and member registrations were made, highlighting the association's commitment to advancing speech-language pathology practice. Notably, the 2020 conference was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with plans for a face-to-face conference in 2021. The meeting showcased the dedication and contributions of AVASLP members to the field.
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AVASLP ABBREVIATED BUSINESS MEETING
AGENDA Organization transition Board of Directors Election Review of Progress Conference Update Awards
TRANSITION AVASLP is transitioning to a virtual platform and web-based model. https://avaslp.org/ All future correspondences including conference and training announcements will be communicated independent of the VA listserv. All VA/Defense Healthcare Agency (DHA) members will be asked to register via the AVASLP website with their preferred email addresses.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Past President: Loreen Blumenthal President: Lindsey Occhipinti President-Elect: vacancy election to be held Secretary: new vacancy election to be held Treasurer: Sarah Kiefer Luhring Technology specialist: Nadia Butcher DHA Representative: Laura Cord
ELECTION Call for nomination will be sent out to all current AVASLP members. Positions for election to the board of directors: Present-elect Secretary
PROGRESS In January 2020, per bylaws, the Board of Directors established a seventh position of Technology Specialist by resolution by the board members. Nadia Butcher was nominated and accepted the position. She has been working closely with Brandon Hunt to further develop the AVASLP website.
AVASLP 2020 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA APRIL 14-16, 2020 UNFORTUNATELY THE CONFERENCE WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDEMIC. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON THE SCHEDULING OF A FACE TO FACE AVASLP CONFERENCE IN 2021.
2019 AWARDS Susan Meiser Outstanding Achievement William Hula Honors of the Association Beau Bedore Rick L. Bollinger Clinician of the Year Shari Wade AVASLP Champion Sarah Payne & Deb Drewes Hall of Fame
2020 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT In recognition of your expertise and commitment resulting in culmination of a major endeavor that enhances the practice of speech-language pathology Subject Matter Expert Team Patricia Cavanagh Kathy Walker Kathy Welden Joanne Yee San Francisco VAMC Denver VAMC Cincinnati VAMC Madison VAH
2020 HONORS OF THE ASSOCIATION In recognition of your distinguished contributions in the areas of clinical practice, professional education, and research Stacey Curtis GLAHS- WLA campus
2020 RICK L. BOLLINGER CLINICIAN OF THE YEAR In recognition of your outstanding clinical skills and services provided for the betterment of our nation s active duty service members or Veterans Nicole Pulia Madison VAH
2020 AVASLP CHAMPION In recognition of your support and contributions that enhance the practice of speech-language pathology Jennifer Davis, N&FS Chair of Dysphagia Committee, IDDSI Cleveland VAMC
2020 HALL OF FAME In recognition of your sustained contributions to the practice of speech-language pathology in the VA/DHA during the course of your career Kathy Dong
THANK YOU A big thank you to Lindsay Riegler and Loreen Blumenthal our out going Past-President and President; the association is very grateful for your commitment to our organization.
